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I have an hp officejet pro 8600 brand new printer/scanner/copier/fax machine. It works on 1/2 computers?

We have 2 computers in the office that have always been able to work on the same printer. It works on the computer the cable is hooked up to but the other computer, when I put the CD in to install it on this computer and "add new printer" it goes to search for a network check and it has been stuck on half way loaded for hours. It wont work. I've tried restarting the computer and exiting out and starting over but it wont let me cancel out of the network check. We don't have wifi in the office so we cant print through wifi. Any ideas on how to get this printer to be identified on this computer? Please someone who knows about electronics help me.

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  • 8 years ago
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    On the computer where the 8600 is connected to, goto in the properties and check off share this printer, click apply. Now on the other computer click on add printer, select network, it will find your network printer, then follow the instructions on screen. It's not a step by step but you should have a pretty good idea, good luck!

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